Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed the City of Tallahassee’s strong AA+ ratings on its bond programs, reinforcing the City’s sound financial management practices in line with the City’s Strategic Plan. Fitch Ratings, one of the nations’ leading independent credit rating... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for August is GMB Powerline Services. GMB Powerline Services is a premiere woman/lineman electrical contractor with capabilities for storm restoration and blue-sky projects. Since 2021 GMB has leveraged over 50 years of combined industry experience to... Continue Reading
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to appoint Mr. Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric, citing his extensive leadership experience and commitment to public service. “Mr. Bishop’s more than two decades of combined public and private sector experience,... Continue Reading
JEA Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vickie Cavey has begun an extended leave of absence, effective immediately. The leave is expected to last more than 14 days, but fewer than 60 days. In accordance with Section 3 of JEA’s March 2025 Succession Plan, JEA Board Chair M.G.... Continue Reading
Helicopter operations began supporting the next step in JEA's work to raise the electric transmission lines spanning the St. Johns River at Fulton Cut. Today, a helicopter, along with specialized lineworkers, assisted contractors with early work needed to install new wiring between Blount Island... Continue Reading
Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. E2 Consulting EngineersDedicated to “Excellence in... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $22.84 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
On July 16, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) honored Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad with the E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a high honor awarded to an individual who has devoted a significant part of... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Utility Board Vice Chair Robert Barrios was presented with the Policymaker Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual conference in Plam Beach, FL. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) last night announced the recipients of its member awards, including the E.C. Shreve, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, Member of the Year, Policymaker Award, Utility Award of Excellence and Associate Member of the Year. The awards, which were... Continue Reading
Eighteen utilities honored for their achievements in providing reliable energy Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) recognized municipal electric utilities with Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, honoring the utilities’ achievements in delivering reliable electricity to their... Continue Reading
Committees foster relationships and improve FMPA services Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected officers this afternoon to lead two of Florida Municipal Power Agency’s committees – the Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) and the Policy Makers... Continue Reading
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